No reprieve for Michelin’s German plants
Michelin has dashed union and works council hopes of reversing the planned end of truck tyre production in Germany, with company management rejecting a more than 100-page document outlining alternative concepts for maintaining the plants. The IGBCE union and works councils presented the document to the tyre maker last month; according to the union, Michelin management rejected all proposals at the beginning of March.
Continue ReadingFirestone Liberia earns ISCC PLUS
On 12 March 2024, Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced that its Firestone Liberia natural rubber growing and processing facility has attained International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS recognition. Firestone Liberia earned ISCC PLUS certification for its efforts in “reducing environmental impacts, utilizing resources efficiently and enhancing its capacity to adapt to, mitigate and build resilience to climate change”, according to the company.
Continue ReadingNew Yokohama Mexico factory to be built in Saltillo, Coahuila
The new consumer/light truck tyre plant Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (YRC) intends to build in Mexico will be constructed at the Alianza Industrial Park in Saltillo, Coahuila. The details emerged after approval by the YRC board on 18 March.
Continue ReadingKumho Tire to build plant in Europe
In response to an article that The Korea Economic Daily published this morning, Kumho Tire has confirmed that it is considering establishing a new factory in Europe. The company indicates this interest in a disclosure to the Korea Stock Exchange but adds that it has not yet decided precisely how much it will invest in the project, nor its exact timing. Kumho Tire intends to supply further information within the next month.
Continue ReadingYokohama Rubber to set up plant in Mexico
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has announced plans to strengthen its capacity for supplying tyres to the North American market by building a passenger car tyre factory in Mexico. The company intends to invest up to US$380 million to build a plant with an annual production capacity of 5 million tyres.
Continue ReadingQuality focus for Fortune
The Fortune brand is a relative newcomer in the UK commercial vehicle tyre market, but behind the range is one of China’s largest and fastest-growing tyre makers. Prinx Chengshan produces the entire Fortune truck tyre line-up in a state-of-the-art facility in Chonburi, Thailand, and recently invited distribution partners from the UK and Europe to see the technology behind this Industry 4.0 plant for themselves. This visit also served as an opportunity to forge stronger business ties as well as to present the latest products within the Fortune portfolio.
Continue ReadingGoodyear Farm Tires creates LSW European hub in France
Goodyear Farm Tires has created a new Low Sidewall Technology Development Centre in France to “provide its UK and European …customers with improved access to one of the most innovative products on the market”, according to the company. The French HQ of Titan International – which re-introduced Goodyear Farm Tires to the European market in 2019 – has been scheduled to begin the manufacturing and customisation of wheels for the exclusive LSW wheel and tyre assemblies at the start of April. Previously, all production and assembly of LSW products took place in the USA.
Continue ReadingPyrum Innovations entering Scandinavia with GreenTech JV
A consulting agreement with Swedish firm GreenTech Recycling Tires AB gives Pyrum Innovations AG its first point of entry into the Scandinavian market. On the proviso that GreenTech’s financing is fully secured, Pyrum will invest up to 3 million euros in a joint venture SPV (special purpose vehicle) to build a pyrolysis recycling plant capable of processing 20,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres annually.
Continue ReadingYokohama Rubber back in the black in Russia
Several tyre makers have sold their manufacturing operations in Russia since 2022; Yokohama Rubber has not. L.L.C. Yokohama R.P.Z. suspended operations at its Lipetsk passenger car tyre plant in March of that year due to issues with raw material procurement, resuming production in August 2022.
Continue ReadingFurther Prinx Chengshan tyres gain TÜV SÜD certification
During a ceremony held in China on 6 March, TÜV SÜD Group acknowledged Prinx Chengshan with certification that will “serve as a milestone” to “accelerate” the tyre maker’s entry into the European market. The certification agency awarded Prinx Chengshan the VECTO-based (EU) 2017/2400 carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption certification for three commercial vehicle tyre models sold in Europe under the Fortune and Austone brand names – AR 603, TH 135 and TH 155.
Continue ReadingHankook sponsoring UK truck shows
Visitors to three trucking events taking place in the UK this summer will have the opportunity to get better acquainted with the Hankook and Laufenn truck tyre ranges. In addition to continuing its support of the Devon and Cornwall shows, as of this year Hankook Tyre UK has announced its sponsorship of the Best of the Best event.
Continue ReadingCar, truck & OTR tyres – Sailun to build plant in Indonesia
Sailun Group has announced plans to set up a factory in Indonesia capable of producing 3 million semi-steel radial tyres, 600,000 all-steel radials and 37,000 tonnes of OTR tyres annually. The company intends to invest US$251.44 million in the project, including $204.29 million to build the plant in Demak, Central Java.
Continue ReadingUp to €207 million – Bridgestone investing for higher-value tyres at Burgos plant
Under what it calls a “historic investment,” Bridgestone EMEA will increase production capacity, particularly for 18-inch and larger rim diameters, at its Burgos passenger vehicle tyre manufacturing site in Spain. The company intends to invest up to 207 million euros in a project that aims to “raise tyre manufacturing to the highest level of excellence and sustainability.”
Continue ReadingPrometeon Tyre Group, Rockwell Automation commence manufacturing process collaboration
Under a multi-year collaboration, Rockwell Automation will implement its Manufacturing Execution System (MES) in Prometeon Tyre Group facilities in Italy, Türkiye, Egypt and Brazil. The industrial automation and digital transformation specialist explains that the goal of this program is to enhance the tyre maker’s digitalisation strategy, elevating manufacturing efficiency, sustainability and technological advancement.
Continue ReadingBridgestone announces 2024 motorsport plan
Bridgestone Corporation has unveiled its motorsport agenda for 2024, a programme that involves supporting a wide array of motorsport events, spanning from professional races to grassroots competitions. The continued cornerstone of this support is the supply of Bridgestone Potenza and Firestone Firehawk tyres for car races, as well as Bridgestone Battlax tyres for motorcycle races.
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